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Congratulations and welcome to our program. You have taken the first step to an exciting new adventure in the world of taxidermy and we are here to help you get started. Taxidermy Tech offers private one on one and​ small group training opportunities in all areas of taxidermy to include Gameheads, Fish, Waterfowl, Upland Birds, Large and Small Lifesize, Exotics, Reptiles, Molding and Casting and Form alterations. There are even specific course modules to prepare you for the business end of your new venture with training in startup planning, resourcing, marketing and m​anagement. Our programs are modular and tailored to your skill level and needs.
Reasonable rates and flexible payment schedules make it easy to start your new hobby, part time business or exciting new career in the facinating and profitable world of Taxidermy.
Located in Pensacola, Florida our programs have historically drawn students from all over the United States.​ With over 30 years in the Taxidermy industry and 20 years in Taxidermy Instruction, we are confident that we will provide you with a quality learning experience. If you are interested in learning basic skills, improving your commercial technique or advancing in taxidermy competition, contact us today and let us create a program for you. ​

Ken & Valerie Darville
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BIO
Kens experience in the taxidermy industry has spanned over 35 years with more than half of it as an instructor. He competed throughout much of the southeast from 1995 to 2001 winning multiple awards at State, Regional and National levels. He has had a career in the Army and more than a decade as a civilian contractor managing foreign service training and has degrees in Business and in Organizational Management. He operated Still Life Taxidermy near Columbus Georgia part time throughout much of his military and contractor career and full time for about 4 years thereafter. He and his wife Valerie currently own and operate the Taxidermy Tech Training and Mentorship Program in Pensacola Florida where they teach taxidermy courses to more than 50 students per year and mentor a team of resident interns and employees. Ken and Valerie live in Pensacola Florida and have 3 daughters, 2 sons and 7 grandchildren.
Click on the link below to fill out our pre-enrollment questionaire. We will review your information and send you an information sheet with a detailed breakdown of instruction, material and specimen costs, payment schedules and a thorough explanation of what you can expect if you decide to pursue your career through our program. There is no obligation and we will not call you unless you specifically request it. Why wait? Call now and get your new career started today! Toll Free (844) WILDART or conrtact us using the information in the next block.
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Contact Information
Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm and Sat 10am - 4pm
(850) 549-3497
ken@citizensportsman.com
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